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Hemangioma excision - series

Hemangioma excision - series

Hemangiomas are the most common type of benign blood-vessel growths that occur in infants and children. They are frequently located on the face, but can occur anywhere. Most appear within the first few weeks of birth, and most regress within a few years. Large or disfiguring hemangiomas, or hemangiomas that fail to regress, require surgical removal.

Hemangioma excision - series

Hemangioma excision - series

Hemangiomas are the most common type of benign blood-vessel growths that occur in infants and children. They are frequently located on the face, but ...

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Hemangioma excision - series

Procedure

While the infant is deep asleep and pain-free (using general anesthesia), the hemangioma is removed. If the hemangioma is large, the site is covered with a skin graft.

Hemangioma excision - series

Procedure

While the infant is deep asleep and pain-free (using general anesthesia), the hemangioma is removed. If the hemangioma is large, the site is covered ...

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Hemangioma excision - series

Aftercare

Cosmetic repair depends on the size of the lesion and the surgeon's skill. Generally, the long-term prognosis is quite good. The hospital stay is 2 to 5 days, depending on the extent of surgery. Complete healing takes up to 6 weeks.

Hemangioma excision - series

Aftercare

Cosmetic repair depends on the size of the lesion and the surgeon's skill. Generally, the long-term prognosis is quite good. The hospital stay is 2 t...

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Review Date: 10/14/2024

Reviewed By: Elika Hoss, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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